Parma and Atalanta will lock horns in a match that will affect both the race for The Scudetto and the relegation battle in Serie A. It could be said that both sides managed to find some good momentum before the international break, but now the test before them will be if they manage to retain it after the resumption of club football.
Parma Team News
Parma’s 1-2 victory over fellow promoted side Venezia was a key victory for the team as it came right before the international break and it also created a good distance between I Ducali and the relegation zone. Another important point to make is that Parma are the Serie A side with the highest amount of league draws thus far with 6 to their name. And while it is expected for newly promoted sides to heavily rely on their home fixtures for points, 7 of Parma’s 12 points came on the road. The team has little cause to celebrate their games at the Stadio Ennio Tardini as 3 of their last 4 fixtures there ended in defeats. The shock win over Milan remains Parma’s only home triumph in this campaign.
Atalanta Team News
Atalanta managed to make The Scudetto battle a lot more interesting with their surprising 0-3 away win to league leaders Napoli. The latter’s away draw against Inter before the break means that the distance between Napoli and Atalanta, as well as Fiorentina, Inter and Lazio, is just 1 point. Atalanta is on a six-game winning streak but the international break came at an inopportune time for them as it might disrupt their momentum. While it might be still too early for La Dea to officiate a title bid, their good form, coupled with Serie A’s most potent attack with 31 goals can certainly make for a strong case in their favour.
Head-to-Head-Games
Atalanta has dominated the H2H with Parma, as La Dea is undefeated in their last 8 encounters with I Ducali. Moreover, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has managed to win 7 of these 8 fixtures and has also won their last 3 consecutive trips to Stadio Ennio Tardini. All of the last 6 games between these two sides have produced over 2.5 goals, with 4 even having over 3.5.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 15 | WLWLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Atalanta BC | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 37 | WWWWW |
Parma – Atalanta Betting Prediction
Parma’s home performances have been sub-par at best and leave a lot to be desired. While they did manage to snatch a win before the break, Parma is still one of the teams that is likely to be a key player in the relegation battle. Atalanta was on a highly effective and impressive streak before the international pause and it will be a test of their resilience to pick up where they left off. What La Dea has going for them is Parma’s awful home record, a solid H2H advantage and their stellar form. I believe this will be enough for Gian Piero Gasperini’s team to snatch a victory here.
Betting Tip: Atalanta To Win
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Odds: 1.65
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